BissapHibiscus Drink

Name: Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Ivory Coast
Ingredients: 60 g Dried Hibiscus Flowers; 2 l Water; 150 g White Sugar; 300 ml Pineapple Juice; 60 ml Lime Juice; 10 g Fresh Mint (whole); 300 g Ice

A bright ruby hibiscus drink with a tart floral flavor, lightly sweetened and sharpened with lime. Pineapple juice gives it a rounded fruitiness, making it especially refreshing when served well chilled over ice.

Prep

10m

Cook

10m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

163kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

41g

Carbs

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Ingredients

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Drink

60g
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
2l
Water
150g
White Sugar
300ml
Pineapple Juice
60ml
Lime Juice

Serving

10g
Fresh Mint (whole)
300g
Ice

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Method

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5 steps

01
Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F), then remove it from the heat.
02
Add the dried hibiscus flowers and let them steep until the liquid is deeply colored and aromatic.
03
Strain the infusion, then stir in the white sugar until dissolved.
04
Add the pineapple juice and lime juice, then chill the drink thoroughly.
05
Pour the drink over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

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